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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1960
Page
6
A reader letter mix shows humorous address slips and thanks to locals, while a weekly sports schedule lists Diamond venues and matchups for Kiwanis and area teams. The column blends community chatter with upcoming baseball games and events.
The article explains tail water loss up to 20 to 25 percent from thirsty soils and promotes return water systems. Sumps at field ends collect tail water, pumps send it into a pipeline to re use irrigation lines, and the warmer nutrient rich water aids conservation though professional engineering is advised.
A historical note outlines direct and indirect losses from California accidents in 1959. The text references balance sheets and social impact, mentioning long-term residents and a station as part of the discussion.
Carl E. Wells of Shafter High School will attend a USC Counseling and Guidance Institute this summer. Funded by the National Defense Education Act, the program limits enrollment to forty Southern California students. Sessions run seven hours daily for six university credits. The institute focuses on guidance, the counseling interview, inventories, and laboratory practice.
State Controller Alan Granston reported that the State General Fund revenues exceeded expenditures in May for the 1959-60 year. Revenues topped out at $1,292,323,694 with a surplus of $88,125,623, marking the first time since last July 1 that the fund ran a positive margin.
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